NPA Criminology Level 6

About this course

This National Progression Award (NPA) allows learners to study criminology, including the complex nature of crime and the problems of measuring crime.  The NPA is purely coursework, no final exam. 

The course is aimed at those progressing from the NPA L5 or those who have relevant qualifications wishing to pick up the subject with a view to studying Criminology at Higher Eductaion level after school. 

Furthermore, it is an excellent choice for those wishing to go into the Police, the Criminal Justice System or the HM Prison Service.  The benefits of this course are that it does not have to be solely career focussed, those of you who are among the millions of crime enthusiasts in popular fiction can come along and learn the academic theory behind your favourite shows. 

Course content

Criminology: Nature and Extent of Crime  

Criminology: Crime Control Strategies 

Crime in Society  

This course develops an understanding of the criminal justice system and provides a broad introduction to the study of Criminology. Learners will study why crime happens, how big a problem is it, how police and government try to control crime and how crime factors into our everyday lives in society 

Entry requirements

Pass at NPA Criminology Level 5 or a National 5 in Modern Studies or a related Humanities subject.

Prospective students without the standard entry requirements would be encouraged to apply and will be considered on an individual basis. Entry and applications are through Guidance Teachers at each secondary school offering the NPA programme/course as part of their provision.

You may be invited to an interview.

Course progression

Once you have completed this course you may be able to progress onto another Schools College Partnership Course or a full-time course at UHI Perth. The entry requirements for these are specified within each course. You can see all our full time Humanities and Social Sciences courses here.

Application Timeline and Information

Applications will open on this webpage on Monday 17 February 2025 and close on Friday 14 March 2025.

Please note we receive more applications than we have places for. We are aiming to let all applicants know whether they have a place by Friday 2 May 2025. Once you have applied, you can review the status of your application via the Applicant Portal.

Courses will start week commencing Monday 2 June in their timetabled slots.